Situation surrounding Northern Ireland Protocol now very serious – Johnson Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the comment in a call with Irish premier Micheal Martin. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Northern Ireland's political leaders speak to PM Boris Johnson amid Stormont stalemate Sinn Fein's Stormont leader, Michelle O'Neill, said she pressed Mr Johnson on the importance of a new Executive being formed Belfast Live · May 10, 2022
Northern Ireland leaders speak with Prime Minister Michelle O’Neill pressed Boris Johnson on the importance of an Executive being formed, while Sir Jeffrey Donaldson urged action on the protocol. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Brandon Lewis urges Northern Ireland party leaders to 'come together' and form executive Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said he will "continue to press the EU" to agree on changes needed to persuade the unionist DUP party to agree to power share in a new executive Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022
DUP to block formation of Northern Ireland power-sharing executive Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells Downing Street he will not nominate ministers without ‘decisive action’ on Brexit protocol The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
EU tells UK to dial down the rhetoric over NI protocol after Sinn Fein result DUP warns ‘long shadow’ of Northern Ireland protocol hangs over attempts to restart power sharing The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
What is the Northern Ireland protocol and what does it mean? Brexit deal explained Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will explain to MPs the UK Government’s position on what next steps to take on tackling the issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol, Brandon Lewis has said Belfast Live · May 9, 2022
No return to executive unless protocol issues resolved, insists Sir Jeffrey Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said that the DUP and British Government must accept and respect the democratic result of the election. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
DUP 'must accept and respect democratic result' of Assembly election, says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill Prospects of any quick return of the devolved powersharing Executive at Stormont are diminishing Belfast Live · May 9, 2022
DUP and British Government must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election, says Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has stated that he will not re-enter the Executive without 'decisive action' from the UK Government on the Northern Ireland Protocol Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022
DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
What is the Northern Ireland protocol and why is it back in the news? What might the UK government do next and where would this leave Northern Ireland? The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
Colum Eastwood says undemocratic for SDLP to be in ‘zombie executive’ The SDLP saw their numbers drop to eight after the Stormont elections. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
DUP will not join Executive without decisive action on NI Protocol – Donaldson Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is meeting party leaders in Belfast following the weekend’s Assembly election results. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Belfast Live · May 9, 2022 Jeffrey Donaldson says DUP won't nominate ministers to NI Executive after meeting with Brandon Lewis "We need this to be resolved"
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 DUP urged to ‘step up’ and enter Stormont Executive The Stormont parties are meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis on Monday afternoon to discuss restoring devolved government.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 Taoiseach urges DUP to enter power-sharing Executive The Irish premier said he was ‘amused’ by speculation that the Sinn Fein victory will fuel debates on Irish unity.
Belfast Live · May 9, 2022 Northern Ireland Secretary of State to meet with Stormont parties to press return to government Party leaders are due to meet later on Monday
Evening Standard · May 9, 2022 UK Northern Ireland secretary to meet with Stormont parties after Sinn Fein overtakes DUP in Northern Ireland elections The Stormont Executive has been unable to fully function since the resignation of first minister Paul Givan in February
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 Secretary of State meets with Stormont parties to press return to government The Stormont Executive has been unable to fully function since the resignation of first minister Paul Givan in February
Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022 'Sinn Fein’s victory in the Stormont election puts everyone on the spot' Under the Good Friday Peace Agreement, Sinn Fein's leader Michelle O'Neill can only take up the post in a power-sharing executive with the second-largest party, the Democratic Unionists, Paul Routledge says
Belfast Live · May 8, 2022 Stormont latest: US Government and Secretary of State call for Executive to be formed "Critical and immediate challenges concerning the economy, health, and education are best addressed through the collective efforts of a devolved government"
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 Government threatening to ditch Northern Ireland protocol unless EU backs down Liz Truss pushing for unilateral action to tear up deal, despite warnings of trade war ahead
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 Prospect of nationalist first minister an ‘almost emotional moment’ – McDonald The Sinn Fein president was speaking after her party become the first nationalist or republican group to top the poll at Stormont.
Belfast Live · May 8, 2022 Northern Ireland election analysis: The prospects of a return to powersharing Here's everything you need to know about what happens next